Why This IKEA Plush Is Sold Out Everywhere

An IKEA orangutan stuffed animal has become the hottest toy on the planet after a baby monkey in Japan adopted one as his surrogate mother, sparking a global shortage.
Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque abandoned at the Ichikawa City Zoo, rejected rolled-up towels and other toys before bonding instantly with the orange, bug-eyed plush from the Swedish furniture giant.
Videos of the pair went viral, prompting a surge of zoo visitors and triggering a worldwide run on the same IKEA orangutan model.
Stores in multiple countries, including Singapore, have been completely sold out since Monday, with no immediate restock in sight.
The toy’s unprecedented popularity is a direct result of the heartwarming footage, proving that one adorable animal bond can create a global frenzy.